wal-mart is ok to work for in some circumstances. - Photo Specialist Walmart Employee Review

4.0
May 9, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

if you get into the right store, you have the opportunity to get reasonable raises and promotions. in a good store, the management team can be very efficient, while caring about and protecting the associates that are willing to work hard.

Cons

the corporate structure is very controlling and likes to micro-manage. schedules are made by the corporate home office. management is able to change them, but they are penalized for doing so. this doesn't make it easy to have a staff that is loyal. there is some pressure to work off the clock, while you are being told that if you do you can be fired. the work load is often so heavy that you can't get it all done before time to clock out, so you may leave feeling like you failed that day. in a bad store, management can be completely unresponsive to the needs of associates.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fantastic company to work for. Such a blessing to be given the opportunity to serve communities and make so many connections.

Cons

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5.0
Jun 2, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Advancement opportunities, great at developing skills, great place to learn a skill and grow your resume, or grow with the company.

Cons

Understaffing issues negatively affects all parts of their business. However, Walmart has increased their minimum hourly rate with hopes to attract more committed employees, and retain better employees.

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Walmart Response
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Thank you so very much for this review and advice. We value this and will be sharing with our leadership teams.
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